THE SENATE	S.B. NO.	2582
TWENTY-FIFTH LEGISLATURE, 2010
STATE OF HAWAII

A BILL FOR AN ACT

relating to procurement.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

     SECTION 1.  The legislature finds that in this period of high economic turmoil, procedural changes are necessary to enable the State to achieve a quick recovery and to provide effective economic stimulation.

     The legislature further finds that Hawaii's public procurement process is inefficient and antiquated.  Procedures require protracted periods of time between each procurement step.  Currently, the awarding of a contract is subject to prolonged review, thereby preventing government projects from proceeding in a timely manner.

     The purpose of this Act is to require all state agencies to award public contracts on bid proposals for projects of the department of education, the University of Hawaii, the Hawaii housing finance and development corporation, and the Hawaii public housing authority within thirty days of the bid opening date.  In doing so, however, it is also the purpose of this Act to strike a balance between expedited procedures and necessary accountability and transparency.

     SECTION 2.  Chapter 103D, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:

"§103D‑   Thirty-day deadline for award of contracts. Notwithstanding any statute or rule relating to procurement to the contrary, contracts awarded by all state agencies for projects of the department of education, the University of Hawaii, the Hawaii housing finance and development corporation, and the Hawaii public housing authority shall be awarded within thirty days of the bid opening date."

     SECTION 3.  New statutory material is underscored.

     SECTION 4.  This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

INTRODUCED BY:

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Report Title:

Procurement; UH; DOE; HHFDC; HPHA; Thirty Days

Description:

Requires all state agencies to award public contracts on bid proposals for projects of the department of education, the University of Hawaii, the Hawaii housing finance and development corporation, and the Hawaii public housing authority within thirty days of the bid opening date.

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